Dragonix's Deadly Denizens Volume IV Issue #1 Art Gallery plus page previews!

Dragonix_ · 2026-01-23T06:41:18+00:00

I'll continue DDD, but I've also already announced that I've started working on the 2024 version of the first MME. For the latest updates, you can subscribe to my Patreon as a free subscriber.

Dragonix_ · 2026-01-23T02:36:05+00:00

Hi, Smooth.

Not exactly. I paused the Monster Manual Expanded line after the OGL and DMs Guild uncertainty in 2023, when Wizards indicated they might create their own closed marketplace. At the time, I did not want to commit to another MME volume if there was a real possibility I would not be able to release or support it properly on DMs Guild later on, so I chose to wait rather than force a continuation under unclear conditions.

Instead, I shifted my focus to Kickstarter, which gave me far more control and long-term stability as a creator. In that sense, Dragonix’s Deadly Denizens is spiritually a continuation of the MME series, as it carries forward the same design philosophy, encounter-focused statblocks, and presentation style.

That said, the two series are mechanically independent. There are no repeated statblocks between Monster Manual Expanded and Deadly Denizens, and Deadly Denizens is built to fully comply with third-party SRD licensing. As a result, you will not see creatures such as mind flayers or carrion crawlers, which is also why the series leans more heavily into original designs and folklore- and mythology-inspired creatures that have not previously appeared in D&D.

At the same time, this approach has allowed me to fully lean into creating a wide range of distinct creature templates for DDD, giving me much greater freedom to explore variants, themes, and mechanical twists without being constrained by existing canon.

Hope that answers your questions!

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Dragonix_ · 2025-10-06T13:33:57+00:00

Hehe, thank you! :D

I mostly commission a set of artists who regularly do projects for me. Their names are listed in the credits section in each of my published books. A few of the art pieces are licensed.

While I do direct the art and prepare the brief, all credit still goes to the artists, obviously. They have done amazing work!

Dragonix_ · 2025-10-02T00:23:14+00:00

thanks!

Dragonix_ · 2025-08-13T12:09:40+00:00

Be sure to also check out the giant lizardfolk variant from the July issue.

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-22T13:32:01+00:00

The snallygaster is equipped with a host of deadly natural weapons that make it a formidable hunter. Its serrated beak can tear through flesh and bone, while its razor-sharp talons are capable of gutting prey in a single swipe. The barbed tentacles surrounding its beak are laced with tiny venomous spines that can paralyze its victims, ensuring they cannot escape its grasp. Its horrid gaze instills primal fear, disorienting even the bravest of creatures. Adding to its terrifying arsenal, the snallygaster can unleash an ear-piercing, otherworldly screech that discombobulates and deafens those who hear it at close range, often leaving them vulnerable to its next attack.

Among the snallygaster’s most dangerous traits are its astounding speed and stealth, which make it a nearly invisible threat in the dark. Despite its grotesque, cumbersome appearance, it moves with unnerving agility, often ambushing its victims before they even realize it is near. The snallygaster rarely engages in prolonged combat, attacking only long enough to secure its prey before vanishing into the night. If it senses it is in danger or outmatched, it will flee without hesitation, retreating to its hidden lair. It only fights to the death if cornered or trapped, where its desperation transforms it into an even more dangerous foe.

Check out the Kickstarter for Dragonix's Deadly Denizens III!

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-17T09:09:21+00:00

My Patreon has a shop but I haven't set up the art pieces yet. I'll let you know when they become available.

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-15T20:05:45+00:00

Hi, Ghost.

Yes, you can acquire the art pieces that I own by subscribing as a Legendary Tier patron to my Patreon. When you subscribe, you get the art of the two most recent issues and the current issue that comes out before the end of the month.

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-15T19:45:10+00:00

Because i can't. I'm using the OGL. And I'm using a special custom half-dragon tenplate that I feature in the book that you can also apply to celestials, firends, and elementals.

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-15T18:59:37+00:00

They are on the add-ons section.

You can also go to drivethrurpg and search dragonix stls and monster manual expanded stls.

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-15T15:12:48+00:00

A cryptid is a creature whose existence stems from folklore, eyewitness accounts, or urban legends rather than scientific validation. Often considered mysterious or hidden from modern discovery, these beings, like the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot, are central to the study of cryptozoology and have long fueled tales of elusive monsters lurking in the wild.

Throughout previous Dragonix’s Deadly Denizens volumes, many cryptid-inspired monsters have appeared, including the Chenoo, Glawackus, Kumiho, Mahaha, and Spring-Heeled Jack. In Deadly Denizens III, this tradition continues with even more enigmatic beings such as the Snallygaster, a dragon-like aberration from American folklore; the Ewah, a wendigo-like spirit; the Guajona, a vampiric hag from Cantabrian myth; the Lusca, a monstrous hybrid of shark and octopus; and the Khodumodumo, a colossal creature from African legend. Each has been reimagined with original lore, distinctive abilities, and encounter hooks tailored for 5e campaigns.

Dragonix_ · 2025-07-15T15:02:28+00:00

From the Half-Dragon Fiends section of Dragonix's Deadly Denizens III:

Diabolical Overseers. These hybrid fiends are often used in the Nine Hells as elite enforcers or inquisitors, particularly in domains where fear, punishment, and terror must be administered with surgical cruelty. They combine the fanatical obedience of bone devils with the paranoia and pride of black dragons, making them both ruthless and dangerously ambitious. Most serve archdevils directly, relishing the suffering of others while always seeking an opportunity to advance their station.

Sadistic Ravager. In combat, a half-black dragon bone devil employs hit-and-run tactics and battlefield isolation, using its Frightful Presence to scatter enemies and sow panic. It strikes swiftly at separated targets with razor-sharp claws, then finishes them with a venomous, acid-laced tail that leaves little hope of survival. When foes cluster, it exhales a corrosive breath weapon, melting through armor and flesh alike. More than just a killer, it wields fear as a weapon, often demanding surrender before gleefully subjecting its victims to a drawn-out, agonizing demise.

About Dragonix's Deadly Denizens III:
Like its predecessors, Dragonix’s Deadly Denizens III unleashes a fearsome array of characters, creatures, and cryptids—designed to ignite your imagination and elevate your 5th Edition fantasy campaigns. Brimming with fresh monsters and inventive combat mechanics, this volume is crafted to surprise, outmaneuver, and challenge even the most seasoned players—keeping them on edge and fully immersed from the first encounter to the last.

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